#2 posting 4.24.2008
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this game took place on Sunday, April 20
MINNESOTA COACHES ALL STAR
3rd PLACE GAME
at St. Thomas
4A 100, 1A 65
4A, not used to playing in the third place game, ramped up their defense in the first half and hit the century mark in a 100-65 win over the smaller school class A team.
The beginnings had the small towners up 6-1 as they scored on their first three possessions. But there was to be no replay of the night before. The last 1A lead came at 9-8 after a three by Jenny Noordmans. After that 4A rock and rolled to 48-18 finish in the half. A whopping 33-5 advantage in turnover
points for the game was part of the equation. 4A ran on turnovers, but they also ran off missed 1A shots. Just in the first half they had 24 points in transition. 1A had droughts of 8 (4A 11-0 run at that time); and again 8 later in the half. 4A put their pedal to the metal with seven straight scoring situations--14-2 run--9 of which were on transition.
There really was no mystery in the second half other than if 4A would crack 100. The bigger schools reached 90 with six minutes left. They didn't get the 100th point until Ephesia Holmes scored after a steal and that came right at the buzzer.
Turnover differential for the game was a +16 for 4A (24-8). Shots were hard to come by in front of the two point line for 1A and they resorted more to the long bombs.
In 2005, the last time these two team played it was 1A beating the 4A squad 62-48. Since this new series began 4A's record is 6-2, 1A is 3-5.
your daily dose of girls basketball news & information
this game took place on Sunday, April 20
MINNESOTA COACHES ALL STAR
3rd PLACE GAME
at St. Thomas
4A 100, 1A 65
4A, not used to playing in the third place game, ramped up their defense in the first half and hit the century mark in a 100-65 win over the smaller school class A team.The beginnings had the small towners up 6-1 as they scored on their first three possessions. But there was to be no replay of the night before. The last 1A lead came at 9-8 after a three by Jenny Noordmans. After that 4A rock and rolled to 48-18 finish in the half. A whopping 33-5 advantage in turnover
points for the game was part of the equation. 4A ran on turnovers, but they also ran off missed 1A shots. Just in the first half they had 24 points in transition. 1A had droughts of 8 (4A 11-0 run at that time); and again 8 later in the half. 4A put their pedal to the metal with seven straight scoring situations--14-2 run--9 of which were on transition.There really was no mystery in the second half other than if 4A would crack 100. The bigger schools reached 90 with six minutes left. They didn't get the 100th point until Ephesia Holmes scored after a steal and that came right at the buzzer.
Turnover differential for the game was a +16 for 4A (24-8). Shots were hard to come by in front of the two point line for 1A and they resorted more to the long bombs.
In 2005, the last time these two team played it was 1A beating the 4A squad 62-48. Since this new series began 4A's record is 6-2, 1A is 3-5.
photos: #1. Steph Sension wins the tip from Brooke DeWall. #2 Kiara Buford splits the 1A defense for a lay up. photos by Teas.
Since I reviewed all these players yesterday, I won't comment in detail, but give some highlights if warranted.
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
4A
STARTERS
Kiara Buford, St. Paul Central 12, 9, 133.3, .667 another strong performance on both ends. MVP for 4A
Brittnye McSparron, Eastview 23, 14, 164.3, .786 had 18 of her points in the second half.
Stephanie Sension, Hopkins 5, 3, 166.7, .667 had a behind the back pass assist in transition. Molly Geske, Cretin-Derham Hall 6, 5, 120.0, .600
Courtney Boylan, Chaska 13, 9, 144.4. .667 had 11 in the first half. most in transition.
BENCH
Ephesia Holmes, Mpls South 4, 5, 80.0, .400
Kiara Allums, Centennial 7, 8, 87.5, .500 led the team in assists and was second in D stops.
Jackie Voigt, Park-Cottage Grove 13, 17, 76.5, .412 led team in D Stops.
Emily Becken, Centennial 11, 8, 137.5, .625
Jordyn Sears, St. Cloud Tech 6, 6, 100.0, .500
1A
STARTERS
Whitney Langen, Kittson County Central 11, 6, 183.3, .833 points came off second chancers and paint buckets.
Maria Gangelhoff, Sleepy Eye St. Mary's 2, 6, 33.3, .167
Brooke DeWall, SW Star 2, 5, 40.0, .200
Autumn Beasley, Heritage 5, 12, 41.7, .167 still struggled with ball handling duties. suited for shooting guard.
Anna Wicklund, BGMR 11, 7, 157.1, .714 needs to be way more aggressive and active on the defensive side of things.
BENCH
Jenny Noordmans, Hancock 14, 17, 82.4, .353 was the MVP of the 1A
Gretta Hjelseth, Nevis 5, 13, 38.5, .154 needs to get stronger physically and with the ball.
Megan Myhre, Barnum 6, 8, 75.0, .375
Megan Cleveland, Menahga 9, 8, 112.5, .375 all points beyond the arc.
TRENCH PLAYER
Brittnye McSparron
BY THE NUMBERS
4A 100, 84, 119.0, .583
1A 64, 82, 79.9, .341
made 3s: 1A 8, 4A 4
ftm/fta-ft%: 4A 16/21-.762; 1A 9/15-.600
bench: 4A 41, 3A 34
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
4A
Jackie Voigt 10
Kiara Allums 8
Brittnye McSparron 6
Ephesia Holmes 5
Stephanie Sension 4
Kiara Buford 3
Molly Geske 3
Courtney Boylan 3
Emily Becken 1
Jordyn Sears 1
totals: 44
1A
Jenny Noordmans 5.5
Brooke DeWall 5
Gretta Hjelseth 4.5
Whitney Langen 4
Megan Cleveland 4
Anna Wicklund 1
totals: 24
ASSISTS
4A
Kiara Allums 8
Kiara Buford 5
Courtney Boylan 5
Stephanie Sension 5
Brittnye McSparron 3
Ephesia Holmes 3
Emily Becken 3
Jordyn Sears 3
Molly Geske 2
Jackie Voigt 1
totals: 38
1A
Maria Gangelhoff 6
Autumn Beasley 5
Gretta Hjelseth 4
Megan Myhre 3
Megan Cleveland 3
Whitney Langen 2
totals: 23
next up: later today with the All Star Championship
Since I reviewed all these players yesterday, I won't comment in detail, but give some highlights if warranted.
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
4A
STARTERS
Kiara Buford, St. Paul Central 12, 9, 133.3, .667 another strong performance on both ends. MVP for 4A
Brittnye McSparron, Eastview 23, 14, 164.3, .786 had 18 of her points in the second half.
Stephanie Sension, Hopkins 5, 3, 166.7, .667 had a behind the back pass assist in transition. Molly Geske, Cretin-Derham Hall 6, 5, 120.0, .600
Courtney Boylan, Chaska 13, 9, 144.4. .667 had 11 in the first half. most in transition.
BENCH
Ephesia Holmes, Mpls South 4, 5, 80.0, .400
Kiara Allums, Centennial 7, 8, 87.5, .500 led the team in assists and was second in D stops.
Jackie Voigt, Park-Cottage Grove 13, 17, 76.5, .412 led team in D Stops.
Emily Becken, Centennial 11, 8, 137.5, .625
Jordyn Sears, St. Cloud Tech 6, 6, 100.0, .500
1A
STARTERS
Whitney Langen, Kittson County Central 11, 6, 183.3, .833 points came off second chancers and paint buckets.
Maria Gangelhoff, Sleepy Eye St. Mary's 2, 6, 33.3, .167
Brooke DeWall, SW Star 2, 5, 40.0, .200
Autumn Beasley, Heritage 5, 12, 41.7, .167 still struggled with ball handling duties. suited for shooting guard.
Anna Wicklund, BGMR 11, 7, 157.1, .714 needs to be way more aggressive and active on the defensive side of things.
BENCH
Jenny Noordmans, Hancock 14, 17, 82.4, .353 was the MVP of the 1A
Gretta Hjelseth, Nevis 5, 13, 38.5, .154 needs to get stronger physically and with the ball.
Megan Myhre, Barnum 6, 8, 75.0, .375
Megan Cleveland, Menahga 9, 8, 112.5, .375 all points beyond the arc.
TRENCH PLAYERBrittnye McSparron
BY THE NUMBERS
4A 100, 84, 119.0, .583
1A 64, 82, 79.9, .341
made 3s: 1A 8, 4A 4
ftm/fta-ft%: 4A 16/21-.762; 1A 9/15-.600
bench: 4A 41, 3A 34
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
4A
Jackie Voigt 10
Kiara Allums 8
Brittnye McSparron 6
Ephesia Holmes 5
Stephanie Sension 4
Kiara Buford 3
Molly Geske 3
Courtney Boylan 3
Emily Becken 1
Jordyn Sears 1
totals: 44
1A
Jenny Noordmans 5.5
Brooke DeWall 5
Gretta Hjelseth 4.5
Whitney Langen 4
Megan Cleveland 4
Anna Wicklund 1
totals: 24
ASSISTS
4A
Kiara Allums 8
Kiara Buford 5
Courtney Boylan 5
Stephanie Sension 5
Brittnye McSparron 3
Ephesia Holmes 3
Emily Becken 3
Jordyn Sears 3
Molly Geske 2
Jackie Voigt 1
totals: 38
1A
Maria Gangelhoff 6
Autumn Beasley 5
Gretta Hjelseth 4
Megan Myhre 3
Megan Cleveland 3
Whitney Langen 2
totals: 23
next up: later today with the All Star Championship
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